WO2016108956A1 - Procédés, dispositifs et systèmes pour filtrer des hydrocarbures - Google Patents

Procédés, dispositifs et systèmes pour filtrer des hydrocarbures Download PDF

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WO2016108956A1
WO2016108956A1 PCT/US2015/039084 US2015039084W WO2016108956A1 WO 2016108956 A1 WO2016108956 A1 WO 2016108956A1 US 2015039084 W US2015039084 W US 2015039084W WO 2016108956 A1 WO2016108956 A1 WO 2016108956A1
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    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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    • B01D35/00—Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups B01D24/00 - B01D33/00, or for applications not specifically covered by groups B01D24/00 - B01D33/00; Auxiliary devices for filtration; Filter housing constructions
    • B01D35/005—Filters specially adapted for use in internal-combustion engine lubrication or fuel systems
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    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • Gasoline is a petroleum-derived liquid that is used as fuel in internal combustion engines. It is commonly obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum and typically contains mostly organic compounds. Gasoline is typically enhanced with a variety of additives but also contains impurities, particulates, and contaminates.
  • Fuel delivery systems contain highly sensitive components. Modern consumer vehicles are equipped with a rather uniform fuel system in which many of these critical components are susceptible to fuel impurities, containments, particulates, and the like. In fact, one of the leading causes of fuel system failures in vehicles is due to particulates in fuel which cause substantial harm to the operation and results in inefficient performance of vehicles. Most vehicle owners have heard of the "quarter-tank syndrome" in which it is recommended that you not run your vehicle with a quarter-tank or less of fuel. Why is this? The answer mostly lies in the build-up of impurities, contaminates, particulates, and the like in the fuel system. These small particles mix with the fuel during production, transportation, and during introduction into the fuel system (e.g., initially in the vehicle tank) ending up in the internal vehicle fuel system causing substantial damage to the vehicle during operation.
  • Fuel Pump Particulates that are pumped into the tank during fueling are pulled up into the fuel filter. Over time, the particulates begin to block the flow of fuel into the pump. The more particulate matter that accumulates, the less efficient the vehicle fuel pump can operate. Eventually, the fuel pump will labor and burn out over time requiring premature replacement.
  • the impurities cause the regulator to malfunction as well as clogging up of the needle point openings on the injectors, which typically leads to a lean burn caused by improper fuel to oxygen ratios in the combustion process (too much air and not enough fuel). In these situations, the fuel injector must be replaced.
  • the exhaust system of a typical vehicle houses one or more oxygen sensors (including but not limited to four oxygen sensors) which measures the oxygen as it passes out of the vehicle. A lean burn (mentioned above) is detected by these sensors and will prompt the onboard computer to turn on the dreaded
  • the methods, devices, and systems described herein provide for the reduction and/or prevention of impurities, containments, and other particulates from entering the fuel system before they are introduced to the vehicle, for example with the use of filtering apparatuses, methods, and devices for consumers, business owners, and commercial fleet managers alike.
  • a feature of the subject matter described herein is a device that is inserted into the fuel inlet (where fuel is pumped into the vehicle's fuel tank).
  • a fuel screen or filter that has been engineered to meet or exceed evap and/or auto shutoff valve specifications. In practice, once the filter is securely in place, the user adds fuel as they normally would into the vehicle. In certain applications, the screen or filter uses a fine micron filtration.
  • the methods, devices, and systems described herein provide an effective and convenient improvement in the maintenance of a vehicle's performance using pre -tank filters.
  • the subject matter designed herein is engineered to meet and exceed the needs and requirements set forth by vehicle manufacturers and governmental agencies.
  • the methods, devices, and systems described herein provide an insert into a vehicle's gas inlet which extends the life of the fuel system through effective and simple pre-screening of fuel.
  • a feature of the subject matter described herein is to provide increased commercial and consumer vehicle preventative fuel system care using a fuel screen or filter that, in some embodiments, is not incorporated into the permanent componentry of a vehicle.
  • the fuel screen filter is removable.
  • Figure 1 is an illustration of one embodiment of invention as showing element 101, an elongated tube, 102 a ridge at the top of the elongated tube, 103 an inward funnel shape of the inside diameter of the top of the tube, 104 a notch in the outside circumference of the ridge outside diameter, 105 a recess in the outside diameter of the elongated tube, 106 a collar on the elongated tube, 107 a narrowing of the elongated tube, optionally 108 vents, 109 barbed teeth, 110 a ridge creating a hard stop, 111 the bonding surface for the filter, and 112 a mesh filter.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating one embodiment of the invention showing element, 202 a ridge a top the elongated tube, 205 a recess along the outside surface of the elongated tube, 206 the collar on the outside surface of the elongated tube, 207 a narrowing in the elongated tube, optionally 208 vents in the elongated tube, 209 barbed teeth, 210 a ridge that forms a hard stop, 211 a bonding surface, and 212 a mesh filter.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating the elongated filter body elements of one embodiment of the invention, 302 a ridge on the top end of the elongated tube, 305 a recess along the outside surface of the elongated tube, 306 a collar on the outside of diameter of the elongated tube, 307 a narrowing of the elongated tube, optionally 308 vents, 309 barbed teeth, 310 a ridge that forms a hard stop, and 311 a bonding surface.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating one embodiment of the invention showing element, 402 a ridge a top the elongated tube, 405 a recess in the outside surface of the elongated tube, 406 a collar on the outside surface, 407 the narrowing of the elongated tube, optionally408 vents in the elongated tube, 409 barbed teeth, 410 a ridge that forms a hard stop, 411 a bonding surface, and 412 a filter (e.g., a mesh filter).
  • element 402 a ridge a top the elongated tube
  • 405 a recess in the outside surface of the elongated tube
  • 406 a collar on the outside surface
  • 407 the narrowing of the elongated tube
  • optionally408 vents in the elongated tube optionally408 vents in the elongated tube
  • 409 barbed teeth 410 a ridge that forms a hard stop
  • 411 a bonding surface 411
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the elongated filter body illustrating elements of one embodiment of the invention, 502 a ridge on the top end of the elongated tube, 504 an optional notch in the outside circumference of the ridge a 505 a recess in the outside surface of the elongated tube, 506 a collar along the outside surface of the elongated tube, 507 a narrowing in the diameter of the elongated tube, optionally 508 vents, 509 barbed teeth, 510 a ridge that forms a hard stop, and 511 a bonding surface.
  • Figure 6 is a 3 ⁇ 4 view looking up the elongated body of the filter illustrating one embodiment of the invention with elements 602 the ridge on top end of the elongated tube, 604 a notch in the ridge on the outside surface, 605 a recess in the outside diameter of the elongated tube, 606 a collar on the outside of surface, 607 a narrowing in the diameter of the elongated tube, optionally 608 vents, 609 barbed teeth, 610 a ridge that forms a hard stop, and 611 a bonding surface.
  • Figure 7 is a 3 ⁇ 4 view looking down the elongated body of the filter with the optional seal in illustrating one embodiment of the invention with elements 702 the ridge on top end of the elongated tube, 704 an optional notch in the outside circumference of the ridge, 705 a recess in the outside surface of the elongated tube, 706 a collar on the outside of the surface, 707 a narrowing in the diameter of the elongated tube, optionally 708 vents, 709 barbed teeth, 712 mesh filter, 713 an inward funnel of the top ridge, 714 an optional seal, and 717 seals on the angular inner surface of the elongated tube.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective cross-sectional view illustrating one embodiment of the invention showing element, 802 a ridge a top the elongated tube, 803 an inward funnel shape of the inside surface of the top of the tube, 805 a recess in the outside surface of the elongated tube, 806 a collar on the outside surface, 807 a narrowing in the elongated tube, otpionally 808 vents in the elongated tube, 809 barbed teeth, 810 a ridge that forms a hard stop, 811 a bonding surface, 812 a mesh filter, and 814 an optional seal.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the elongated filter body illustrating elements of one embodiment of the invention, 902 a ridge on the top end of the elongated tube, 903 a top end of the elongated tube, 904 an optional notch in the outside circumference of the ridge, 905 a recess in the outside diameter of the elongated tube, 906 a collar on the outside of surface of the elongated tube, 907 a narrowing in the diameter of the elongated tube, optionally 908 vents, 909 barbed teeth, 910 a ridge that forms a hard stop, 911 a bonding surface, and 912 a bottom end, 915 a shoulder on the top end of the elongated tube, and 916 an outside diameter of the shoulder of the top end of the elongated tube.
  • Figure 10 is a 3 ⁇ 4 view and a 3 ⁇ 4 cross-sectional view of the optional seal, 1018 is a cut away showing the length and thickness of one embodiment of a seal, and 1017 illustrates an inward funnel shape of the top end of a seal.
  • Figure 11 is a 3 ⁇ 4 cross section illustrating one embodiment of the mesh filter, 1120 is a closed bottom end, and 1121 is an open top end.
  • Figure 12 is a 3 ⁇ 4 view looking down into the negative space of the inside diameter of the elongated tube and is illustrative of one embodiment of the invention revealing elements 1202 a ridge on top of the elongated tube, 1203 an inward funnel shape of the inside surface of the top of the tube, 1204 an optional notch in the outside circumference of the ridge of the elongated tube, optionally 1208 vents, 1209 barbed teeth, and 1216 a hard stop for the optional seal.
  • Figure 13 is an perspective image illustrating elements 1302, a ridge on top of the elongated tube, 1304 an optional notch in the outside circumference of the ridge outside diameter, 1305 a recess in the outside surface of the elongated tube, 1306 a collar on the outside of the surface, 1307 a narrowing in the diameter of the elongated tube, optionally 1308 vents, 1311 a bonding surface, 1321 a flexible hose affixed up over the barbed teeth, and 1322 a flexible hose holding the mesh filter to the elongated body.
  • Figure 14 is an up close image of a hose affixed over the barbed teeth and holding the mesh filter to the elongated tube 1421.
  • the inventor has identified significant problems in the field of vehicle care caused by the contamination of liquid hydrocarbon fuels.
  • fine particulates and contaminates are introduced to the liquid hydrocarbon fuel. These particulates and contaminates enter the vehicles fuel system during regular refueling. The continued introduction of the particulates and contaminates causes a build-up in the fuel tank, leading to clogging and deterioration of the vehicle's engine and fuel system.
  • Another feature is a filter, which restricts, sieves, impedes, blocks, screens, and/or captures particles and contaminates as they are being dispensed from a fuel dispensing nozzle into a fuel tank of a vehicle.
  • Filters for the filtration of a liquid hydrocarbon or other suitable liquid, for example, as the liquid hydrocarbon is being dispensed are described herein.
  • the filters provided herein provide a cost effective method for the removal of the particulates and contaminates contained in a liquid hydrocarbon prior to the liquid hydrocarbons entry into a vehicles fuel tank.
  • the filters are removable from the inlet of a fuel tank after fueling is complete.
  • the filter is designed to be permanent or semipermanent within the inlet of the fuel tank.
  • the filter has an elongated tube body that is constructed from materials suitable for creation of a semi-rigid or rigid body.
  • a feature of the subject matter described herein are methods, devices, and systems comprising a pre-tank filter that removes particulates and contaminates from a liquid hydrocarbon fuel prior to entering the vehicle fuel tank.
  • the present invention involves a liquid hydrocarbon fuel filtration system that prevents particulates and contaminates from entering the vehicle fuel tank by filtering the fuel as it is being dispensed into the vehicle.
  • the filter has an elongated tube with a top end and a bottom end wherein the bottom end has a mesh filter attached by a suitable means.
  • the elongated tube and the mesh filter are combined to form a unitary construction.
  • the elongated tube and the mesh filter are separate components.
  • a filter comprising an elongated tube having a top end and a bottom end and a liquid hydrocarbon filter.
  • the filter is attached to the bottom end or the top end of the elongated tube.
  • provided is an elongated tube and a filter that comprises a unitary construction.
  • thermoplastic or thermosoftening plastic
  • a plastic material typically a polymer, that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
  • an elongated tube that comprises a material suitable for passage of a liquid hydrocarbon.
  • Another feature of the subject matter described herein are methods, devices, and systems comprising an elongated tube that is designed to facilitate insertion and removal of the elongated tube into an inlet of a fuel tank of a vehicle.
  • This feature provides, in certain applications, a rigid structure for the attachment of the filter and the proper retention in the fuel vehicle neck.
  • the elongated tube is from about 0.3 inches to about 1.6 inches.
  • the outside diameter of the top end of the elongated tube is from about 0.7 inches to about 1.6 inches.
  • the outside diameter of the elongated tube is about 0.1 inches to about 2 inches immediately below a shoulder of a ridge.
  • the elongated tube further comprises a recess.
  • the recess is configured to align with the fuel inlet of a gasoline tank.
  • the circumference of the recess is the same or substantially the same size as the fuel inlet of the gasoline tank.
  • the recess is designed to mate with an inlet or opening of gasoline tank of a vehicle.
  • the outside diameter of the bottom end of the elongated tube is from about 0.4 inches and about 0.7 inches. In still further or additional embodiments, the outside diameter of the bottom end of the elongated tube is about 0.6 inches. In certain embodiments, an inside diameter of the elongated tube is from about 0.25 inches to about 0.9 inches. In still further or additional embodiments, an inside diameter of the top end of the elongated tube is from about 0.65 inches to about 0.9 inches. In some embodiments, the inside diameter at the bottom end of the elongated tube is from about 0.4 inches to about 0.6 inches.
  • an outside diameter immediately below a shoulder of a ridge located on the top of the elongated tube is from about 0.03 inches to about 0.06 inches creating an indentation in the outside diameter.
  • a collar is formed on the elongated tube. The purpose of the collar on the elongated tube, in certain applications, is to facilitate the proper seating and securing of the filter assembly into the fuel filler neck of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the collar is from about 0.25 inches to about 1 inch from an end of the elongated tube. In certain embodiments, a collar is located at least 0.5 inches below the top end of the elongated tube. In certain
  • the collar for example as shown as 506, is reversibly compressible for example to ensure a proper fitting.
  • Another feature of the subject matter described herein are methods, devices, and systems comprising a filter, provided that the top end of the filter has a ridge that is designed to facilitate insertion of the elongated tube into a fuel tank of a vehicle.
  • the purpose of the ridge on the elongated tube is to prevent the filter assembly from insertion past the fuel neck filler door and becoming lodged in and creating a blockage within the fuel tank filler neck and system.
  • the ridge optionally comprises a shoulder. In some embodiments, the ridge comprises an elevated or greater outside diameter compared to the remaining portion of the elongated tube. In some embodiments, provided is a filter comprising a ridge that has an outside diameter from about 0.5 inches to about 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, the outside diameter is from about 0.9 inches to about 1.2 inches. In still further or additional embodiments, the ridge has an outside diameter that is about 1 inch, or about 1.1 inches.
  • the ridge has a shoulder that comprises a length from about 0.01 inches to about 1 inch, or from about 0.05 inches to about 0.3 inches. In further or additional embodiments, the ridge has a shoulder that comprises a length of about 0.1 inches to about 0.2 inches. In further or additional embodiments, provided is a ridge that has atop end that comprises a funnel shape extending downward. For example, in some embodiments, the funnel shape extends downward from about 0.05 inches to about 0.3 inches. In still further or additional embodiments, the funnel shape extends downward for at least about 0.1 inches. In still further or additional embodiments, the funnel shape further comprises an angle of about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees. In certain embodiments, provided is a ridge that comprises a circular shape. In some embodiments, provided is a ridge that has a notched out section that comprises a flat surface.
  • Another feature of the subject matter described herein are methods, devices, and systems comprising elongated tube that narrows from the top end to the bottom end, which facilitates insertion and removal into an inlet of a fuel tank of a vehicle.
  • Application of this feature in certain aspects, creates a proper seal with the fuel dispensing nozzle. This seal is desirable for the proper function of the fuel dispensing nozzle's automatic shut off valve of a fuel pump.
  • the elongated tube has an outside diameter of the top end that is reduced by from about 0.3 inches to about 0.65 inches compared to an outside diameter of the bottom end.
  • the elongated tube comprises about a 3 degree to about a 10 degree narrowing.
  • the narrowing reduces the inside diameter by about 0.1 inches to about 0.5 inches, or from about 0.18 inches to about 0.28 inches. In some embodiments, the narrowing is about 5 degrees.
  • an elongated tube that comprises a space created by the removal of material from the inside surface wall of the elongated tube creating a race for a seal to be inserted into.
  • the race for the seal has a top end and a bottom end.
  • the seal race further comprises a hard stop for the seal.
  • a filter comprising an elongated tube that further comprises an optional vent slot in the elongated tube that is designed to align with a hose.
  • This feature provides two distinct advantages. First, the vents in the elongated tube allow for the proper displacement of the liquid hydrocarbon vapors when fuel is added into the fuel tank. Second, the vents in the elongated tube allow the temporary compression of the rigid body of the elongated tube during the process of insertion into the filler neck door of the fuel tank.
  • vent slot that is cut along the longitudinal axis of the elongated tube.
  • the vent slot is along the vertical axis of the elongated tube.
  • a vent slot that is diagonal with respect to the horizontal and/or vertical axis of the elongated tube.
  • the elongated tube comprises at least one long vent slot and at least a short vent slot.
  • at least one vent slot is from about 0.2 inches and about 2.5 inches.
  • the width of the vent slots is at least about 0.03 inches.
  • at least one of the vent slots starts about 0.2 inches down from the top of the elongated tube.
  • shorter vent slots that are grouped 3 by 2 and are dispersed in a space substantially between the longer vent slots.
  • Another feature of the subject matter described herein is an elongated tube comprising barbed teeth.
  • This feature provides a mechanism to attach and restrain a hose onto the elongated tube. When applied, friction is created when the hose is forced up and over the barbed teeth of the elongated tube. The friction that is created via the attachment of the hose can also be used to retain the mesh filter to the elongated tube portion of the filter.
  • the addition of a hose, in certain embodiments, to the bottom end of the filter assembly serves multiple purposes.
  • One purpose of the hose is to create a smooth flow of the fuel and prevent the fuel from splashing back, thus preventing an inadvertent triggering of the fuel dispensing nozzles automatic shutoff valve.
  • Another purpose of the hose is to protect the mesh filter body during the insertion process of the filter assembly into a vehicles fuel filler neck.
  • Yet another further purpose of the hose in some embodiments is for the retention of the mesh filter to the elongated tube.
  • the barbed teeth begin from about 0.5 inches to about 10 inches down from the top of the elongated tube. In some embodiments, the barbed teeth begin from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches from the top of the elongated tube. In still further or additional embodiments, barbed teeth begin about 4 inches down from the top of the elongated tube, or from about 0.5 inches to about 2 inches.
  • a ridge is located by the outside diameter perturbing sharply outward forming a hard stop above the barbed teeth.
  • a hose is affixed over the barbed teeth.
  • the hose comprises suitable material for use in passing a liquid hydrocarbon fuel through the hose.
  • the hose comprises a flexible material.
  • Another feature of the subject matter described herein is an elongated tube comprising a bonding surface on the bottom end of the elongated tube.
  • This feature provides a surface area sufficient to attach a filter using a suitable attachment material, such as an epoxy, as one example or by use of friction that is created by the attachment of the hose as another example.
  • the bonding surface extends above the elongated tube for at least about 0.3 inches. In further or additional embodiments, the bonding surface comprises an outside diameter that is reduced from the top end to the bottom end. In certain embodiments, the bonding surface comprises an outside diameter that is reduced by at least about 2 degrees to about 8 degrees, or comprises an outside diameter that is reduced by about 5 degrees. In some embodiments, the bonding surface comprises a suitable polymer, including for example a polyoxymethylene polymer.
  • an elongated tube comprising a mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter that comprises a suitable material for screening impurities, particulates, or contaminates in hydrocarbon fuel.
  • the mesh liquid filter comprises nylon.
  • the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter comprises a top end and a bottom end, and the top end of the filter is attached to a bonding surface of the elongated tube.
  • the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter is attached to the elongated tube with a suitable epoxy.
  • the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter is attached to the elongated tube with a string.
  • the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter is attached to the elongated tube by friction created when a hose is affixed over barbed teeth.
  • the bottom end of the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter is round, or is square, or is a cylindrical shape, or is a wedge shape, or is a suitable geometric shape.
  • a mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter that comprises a pore size from about 80 microns to aboutl20 microns.
  • the pore size is at least about 20 microns, at least about 40 microns, at least about 60 microns, at least about 80 microns, at least about 100 microns, at least about 120 microns, or at least about 150 microns.
  • the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter comprises a pore size of about 100 microns.
  • the mesh liquid hydrocarbon filter comprises a surface area from 1 ,200 square millimeters to about 2,400 square millimeters.
  • an elongated tube comprising a seal inserted at least substantially into the elongated tube that is designed to limit the extent by which a gasoline nozzle can be inserted into the filter when the filter is inserted into the inlet of a fuel tank of a vehicle.
  • This feature allows the filter assembly to work with the fuel vapor evaporation system required on all fuel dispensing nozzles in California.
  • the seal works by reducing the distance that the fuel dispensing nozzle is allowed to enter into the filter assembly and creating the proper seal to facilitate the proper function of the fuel dispensing automatic shut off valve at a gasoline pump.
  • the seal is comprised of flexible material.
  • the seal has a top end and a bottom end.
  • the top end of the seal has an inward funnel shape, proceeding in a downward trajectory for a distance about 0.1 to about 2 inches, or is about 0.3-0.7 inches.
  • an inward funnel shape of the top end of the seal has an angle from about 25 degrees and about 70 degrees. In further or additional embodiments, the angle of the inward funnel shape of the seal continues downward for at least 0.05 inches. In further or additional embodiments, the seal has an inside diameter from about 0.4 inches and about 0.7 inches. In certain embodiments, the seal has an outside diameter from about 0.7 inches to about 0.95 inches. In still further or additional embodiments, the seal has a length from the seal top end to the seal bottom end from about 0.5 inches to 2 inches. In some embodiments, seal has a length from the seal top end to the seal bottom end that is about 0.75 inches. In certain embodiments, the seal decreases the distance that a fuel dispensing nozzle can be inserted into the elongated tube. In some embodiments, the seal is affixed to the inside diameter of the elongated tube.
  • Yet another feature of the subject matter described herein is a method for filtering a liquid hydrocarbon comprising the steps of: (a) inserting a filter (including but not limited to all embodiments and combinations of embodiments of the filters described herein) into the fuel inlet neck of a fuel tank of a vehicle; (b) dispensing liquid hydrocarbons into the inserted filter; and (c) screening the hydrocarbons with the filter to remove impurities, particulates, or contaminates.
  • fuel is discharged through a fuel discharging nozzle through the filter and into the fuel tank of a vehicle.
  • the filtering apparatus has a rigid or semi-rigid body and a mesh filter element.
  • the entity is a gasoline -powered vehicle.
  • vehicle is an automobile, a marine vessel, an airplane, a truck (including but not limited to a commercial truck), an off road recreational vehicle, construction equipment, a lawn mower, a motorcycle, a recreational vehicle.
  • liquids that can be screened with the methods, devices, and systems described herein.
  • the liquid is a hydrocarbon.
  • the hydrocarbon is gasoline.
  • the liquid is diesel fuel.
  • liquid hydrocarbon is aviation fuel.
  • the liquid hydrocarbon comprises kerosene.
  • the filter is removable from the vehicle. In other embodiments, the filter is not removable from the vehicle.

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L'invention concerne des procédés, des dispositifs et des systèmes destinés à être utilisés pour filtrer des hydrocarbures pour éliminer des impuretés, des particules et des contaminants à l'aide d'un tube allongé pour réduire ou éviter des dommages importants du système de carburant et d'autres éléments opérationnels critiques d'un véhicule. Des systèmes de distribution de carburant contiennent des éléments hautement sensibles. Des véhicules de consommateur modernes sont équipés d'un système de carburant plutôt uniforme, dans lequel beaucoup de ces éléments critiques sont sensibles à des impuretés de carburant, un confinement de particules et analogue. En effet, l'une des principales causes de pannes de système de carburant dans des véhicules est due à des particules dans le carburant qui provoquent un dommage important du fonctionnement et entraînent une performance inefficace de véhicules.
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